Old Man of Hoy
5 miles (8 km)
This walk takes you to the amazing 449-foot sea stack on the island of Hoy in the Orkney Islands.
The walk begins from the Rackwick car park and follows a popular signposted footpath to the Old Man of Hoy. There are splendid views of the beautiful Rackwick Bay and of the surrounding countryside and hills on this varied walk. Look out for peregrine falcons near the spectacular sea cliffs.
Old Man of Hoy Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Old Man of Hoy Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Old Man of Hoy OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Old Man of Hoy Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Photos
Rackwick, Old Man this way
Footpath above Rackwick Bay. This path which leads to the Old Man of Hoy looks to have been maintained very recently. The coastal views are spectacular towards the one time fishing community of Rackwick.
Rackwick, the coast path passes Too of the Head
Rackwick, towards Rora Head
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The Old Man of Hoy, a classic Sea Stack on the Orkney Island of Hoy. Reached via a newly repaired path from Rackwick. 449 feet (137 m) high
